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FOUNDERS HALL Construction Update

October 21, 2009   

 

  • This week and next, building progress focuses on:
    • Begin backfilling along the south wall adjacent to the Fairfax Drive sidewalk
    • Frame and pour shear wall to the elevator machine room; frame elevator machine room roof
    • Begin installation of elevators #3 through #8
    • Installation of various metal structures (stairs, elevator divider beams, etc) continues
    • Continue exterior stud framing along the east/west wings and western elevation
    • Continue CMU (concrete masonry unit) along west elevation
    • Continuing framing of interior partitions
    • Continue metal panel installation along north alley
    • Fireproof structural steel at auditorium and multipurpose room locations
    • MEP (mechanical, electrical, & plumbing) and sprinkler installation work continues
    • Mobilizing storefront week of 10/26
  • Two Week Look Ahead:
    • Begin erecting structural steel on 7th floor and mezzanine levels
    • Place concrete tiers in auditorium
    • Demobilize concrete framing
    • Install exterior stud framing at west elevation
  • 60 Day Look Ahead:
    • Begin drywall installation mid-December
    • Complete auditorium roof
    • Complete rooftop equipment and structural steel
    • Initiate tie-in work to Hazel Hall late December
  • 90 Day Look Ahead:
    • Complete gas service
    • Complete structural steel for bridge to Foundation Building
    • Complete all stairs
    • Cut into Hazel Hall
  • As of this date –project is 59% completed

SPECIAL NOTES: 

  • Due to the construction, the two Hazel Hall passenger elevators have been turned off to the B-2 level. (Please call 703-338-9049 if you need access.)

PLEASE WATCH THIS SITE

Founders Hall Project updates will be posted every two weeks following construction progress meetings. 

Time sensitive and/or special alerts will be shared via the ARL Campus Information list serve.

The Founders Hall web cam can be accessed at:   http://arlington2webcam.gmu.edu/index.cgi

(Note:  a page will first come up and ask viewers to load an active-X or java application.  Choose the viewing program most appropriate for your computer.  Log-in via the provided “Guest” user name and password)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

 

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